Sr. Manager, Supply Strategy & Analytics - Hybrid

CarMax

  • Richmond, BC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
8901 - Corp Office West Crk - 12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, Richmond, Virginia, 23238CarMax, the way your career should be!Sr. Manager, Supply Strategy & AnalyticsAbout The TeamThe Supply Chain Strategy team is a community of analysts with a variety of strategic and technical skillsets. We work together to continually improve CarMax’s ability to optimize the acquisition, movement, and reconditioning of each of the over 900,000 vehicles we sold to retail customers last year, as well as optimizing our auctions for the over 700,000 wholesale cars we sold to other dealers.Our team tackles complex problems while striving to be a great representation of CarMax’s 4 core values:Do the Right Thing: We prioritize maintaining the culture of integrity which has set CarMax apart in the used car industry, and promote a respectful and inclusive environment at workPut People First: We’re focused on nurturing associate development and on maintaining a healthy work culture, while also making sure our customers are offered a great experienceWin Together: Teamwork is essential to what we do; we regularly learn from each other and draw on each other’s expertise and perspectivesGo for Greatness: We continually improve our abilities and the products that we support, to reinforce CarMax’s position as an industry leaderAbout The RoleCarMax relies on our supply chain as a key differentiator. Key questions include how many cars we should acquire, which acquisition channels we should prioritize, how to optimize those channels, how to efficiently move millions of cars a year, when and where to recondition those vehicles, how to best allocate the retail cars across our 200+ stores, and how to maximize profitability in our auctions for our wholesale cars. Doing so ensures that we have the right cars at the right prices in the right location to meet our retail and wholesale customers’ needs. As we continue to innovate our business and shift more of our buying and selling online, we increasingly need to answer those questions quickly with less human intervention. Our team of business analysts play a critical role in unlocking the business value from these innovations by partnering closely with our Operations and Product/Technology business partners.As a Senior Manager of Strategy, you will work with analysts on the Supply Chain Strategy team and with business partners/stakeholders to make key recommendations and ensure our Supply Chain is optimized to support our strategic goals.What You Will Do – Essential Responsibilities
  • Create and actively promote an environment of associate development across the Supply Chain strategy team, while also driving team engagement
  • Influence strategic direction of company by providing analytical evaluation and strategic thoughtfulness to key problems and by working to gain buy across entire organization
  • Partner with business leaders to drive execution by leveraging your team to identify KPIs, set measurable goals, and create management systems to deliver results
  • Collaborate with our operations and product/technology executives on the creation of the department's multi-year roadmap by bringing a data-backed perspective to the table
  • Guide the Supply Chain strategy team to successfully consult on complex analytical problems and work tracks to ensure successful implementation of change initiatives
  • Present insights and recommendations to senior executives to achieve consensus for change
Qualifications and RequirementsAbility to consistently deliver at a high level on the responsibilities listed above. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skills required:
  • 6+ years’ experience in an analytical or strategic role
  • Four-year undergraduate degree with strong academic performance (MBA or Masters in an analytical field is a plus)
  • Analytic mindset, with experience conducting large scale data analysis to support conclusions (preferably with SQL experience)
  • Ability, willingness, and enthusiasm to manage a team of passionate analysts who are regularly shaping strategy at a big-picture and a detailed level
  • Ability to communicate complex topics to influence executive thinking and improve execution and innovation
Work Location and Arrangement: This role will be based out of the Richmond, VA Office and has a Hybrid work arrangement in office 3 days a weekWork Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role.About CarMaxCarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:CarMax is committed to bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment.CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, and any other characteristics protected by law.Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.

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